High Point University acceptance rate, scores and deadlines
Source: College Scorecard (IPEDS), Fall 2024 · deadlines from High Point's admissions site.
Acceptance rate
High Point acceptance rate by year
13,233 of 17,572 applicants admitted for Fall 2024, against 76.8% for Fall 2023.
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| Entering class | Applied | Admitted | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 17,572 | 13,233 | 75.3% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2023 | 15,625 | 12,004 | 76.8% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2022 | 12,446 | 9,817 | 78.9% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2021 | 11,150 | 8,951 | 80.3% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2020 | 11,266 | 8,680 | 77.0% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2019 | 11,298 | 8,333 | 73.8% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2018 | 10,098 | 7,770 | 77.0% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2017 | 8,936 | 7,208 | 80.7% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2016 | 9,683 | 7,657 | 79.1% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2015 | 10,910 | 7,909 | 72.5% | IPEDS |
2026–27 applications
High Point deadlines for 2026–27
Apply with Common App or Coalition/Scoir or HPU Application. Checked October 24, 2026 on High Point's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.
- Early decision Apply by Decisions November 24
- Early action Apply by Decisions December 15
- Early decision II Apply by Decisions March 1
- Regular decision Apply by Decisions March 1
Early rounds
Early decision and early action at High Point
High Point offers early decision and early action and early decision ii for 2026–27. It does not publish separate early admit rates in its Common Data Set.
Scores and GPA
Test scores and GPA at High Point
Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.
Approximate: reading and math ranges added.
Cost
What High Point costs
From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use High Point's net price calculator.
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FAQ
Questions about High Point admissions
What is High Point's acceptance rate?
High Point admitted 13,233 of 17,572 first-year applicants for Fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 75.3%. That is down from 76.8% for Fall 2023. Source: College Scorecard (IPEDS), Fall 2024.
Is High Point test-optional for 2026–27?
Yes. High Point is test-optional for 2026–27: you can apply with or without SAT or ACT scores.
When are High Point's application deadlines for 2026–27?
Early decision: November 1, 2026; Early action: November 15, 2026; Early decision II: February 1, 2027; Regular decision: February 1, 2027. Check High Point's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.
What SAT score do you need for High Point?
There is no cutoff. The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored about 1110–1320 on the SAT (Fall 2024). A score at or above about 1320 is in the top quarter of enrolled students. This range is approximate: it adds the college's reading and math section ranges, because no total-score range is published.
Where the numbers come from
Sources
- College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), IPEDS admissions 2015–2024
- High Point first-year admissions, checked October 24, 2026
Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.
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